Modern Handle

[mu]

Hello, I'm not a great writer here due the language but I read everything.
I would show this saw with a new handle I made. My skill is really low and this handle shows lot of errors but I enjoy working. Maple wood and modern design, probably not comfortable for hours but for my hand is OK. Now the blade is ready for sharpening, but this is another story :lol:

Your opinions are welcome

 

[wizard]

No support at bottom it will brake

 

[bugbear]

No support at bottom it will brake

No, open handled DT have been around, and lasted, for years.

http://www.backsaw.net/cpg/thumbnails.php?album=7

BugBear

 

[Harbo]

Nice work - a modern take on a traditional open handle.

Rod

 

[Random Orbital Bob]

Much like your suits....it has that Italian "sharp" look. I really like it. Very contemporary.

 

[wizard]

No support at bottom it will brake

No, open handled DT have been around, and lasted, for years.

http://www.backsaw.net/cpg/thumbnails.php?album=7

BugBear

Look at the way the grain goes its way to thin for an open handle. Also there are not many old open ones left.

 

[Spindle]

Hi

Nice saw but I have to concur with wizard, I think the weak spot on the handle will be as per indicated below

Regards Mick

 

[wizard]

yes that would do it

 

[Scouse]

Also there are not many old open ones left.

Really?

 

[mu]

Thanks for yours comment.
Honestly while I made this shape I thinked "that's why nobody made sharp angle like this" because was very hard working in this tight space. But I didn't think at structural weakness you noted. #-o
Anyway the handle is done and the only thing I can do is test if your certainty will be correct, and if it will break I'll learn something more than today.
Also it would be interesting to have the shares for betting.

 

[Harbo]

Yes open handles are very rare as these modern ones show?:

Rod

 

[wizard]

yes they are new still say there are not many old ones left

 

[bugbear]

yes they are new still say there are not many old ones left

My collection of saws say otherwise... There's not a lot of force on a DT saw handle,
they survive just fine.

Remember that the tote of a wooden jack plane has the same grain direction,
and they get a LOT more force than a DT saw.

BugBear

 

[Grahamshed]

I like the look of it.
It will be interesting to see if it lasts long, it is not as if it will be put under that much strain.